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Joe Henderson

17 articles — Longtime running editor and writer; was the first editor of Runner's World (1970-1977) and a Marathon & Beyond columnist with his "Joe's Journal" column. Author of "Long Slow Distance", "Better Runs", and over 25 other running books.

Vol. 2, No. 1 · 1998 Marathon Training DAY 1 TIP: View the marathon as the Mount Everest of running. It's a peak that every runner dreams of scaling at least once. You too… Joe Henderson · 15 min read Vol. 18, No. 6 · 2014 Going Far, Part 14 Going Far The decline in book sales and an eye toward Oregon. Part 14. BY JOE HENDERSON 58. The descent HONOLULU, HAWAII, December 1979. The higher… Joe Henderson · 17 min read Vol. 18, No. 5 · 2014 Going Far, Part 13 Going Far Life, like long-distance running, involves enduring and winning. Part 13. BY JOE HENDERSON 55. The son MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, September 1977. Without intervention from… Joe Henderson · 15 min read Vol. 18, No. 4 · 2014 Going Far, Part 12 Going Far When it comes to marathons, once is never enough. Part 12. BY JOE HENDERSON 51. The summit BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, April 1977. The Japanese have… Joe Henderson · 17 min read Vol. 18, No. 3 · 2014 Going Far, Part 11 Going Far Heat or cold, rain or snow, the run must go on. Part 11. BY JOE HENDERSON 46. The heat BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, April 1976. The… Joe Henderson · 23 min read Vol. 18, No. 2 · 2014 Going Far, Part 10 Going Far When a visit to Pre’s Rock really means something. Part 10. BY JOE HENDERSON M41. The performer OUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, May 1975. Distance runners… Joe Henderson · 22 min read Vol. 18, No. 1 · 2014 Going Far, Part 9 Going Far Some genes take their time showing themselves. Part 9. BY JOE HENDERSON 36. The daughter SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, November 1973. Some stories are better… Joe Henderson · 23 min read Vol. 17, No. 6 · 2013 Going Far, Part 8 Going Far An opportunity to meet the most famous track “nobody.” Part 8. BY JOE HENDERSON 31. The “nobody” MUNICH, WEST GERMANY, September 1972. Some of… Joe Henderson · 21 min read Vol. 17, No. 5 · 2013 Going Far, Part 7 Going Far An opportunity for the perfect marathon. Part 7. BY JOE HENDERSON W26. The Avenue EOTT, CALIFORNIA, May 1972. Runners chase the perfect marathon while… Joe Henderson · 22 min read Vol. 17, No. 4 · 2013 Going Far, Part 6 Going Far “. . . A few older women out for a lark.”—Dr. Nell Jackson Part 6. BY JOE HENDERSON 21. The women SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,… Joe Henderson · 21 min read Vol. 17, No. 3 · 2013 Going Far, Part 5 Going Far It all goes back to a certain Kiwi coach named Arthur. Part 5. BY JOE HENDERSON S16. The salesman UNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA, June 1970. You… Joe Henderson · 22 min read Vol. 17, No. 2 · 2013 Going Far, Part 4 Going Far A little booklet on long, slow distance set off a debate. Part 4. BY JOE HENDERSON 12. The book LOS ALTOS HILLS, CALIFORNIA, August… Joe Henderson · 20 min read Vol. 17, No. 1 · 2013 Going Far, Part 3 Going Far The first trip outside the United States was more than memorable. Part 3. BY JOE HENDERSON 8. The Olympics MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, October 1968.… Joe Henderson · 18 min read Vol. 16, No. 6 · 2012 Going Far, Part 2 Going Far Surviving the ’60s became an endurance sport of its own. Part 2. BY JOE HENDERSON 4. The pre-pros CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, December 1967. It… Joe Henderson · 18 min read Vol. 16, No. 5 · 2012 Going Far, Part 1 Going Far Reflecting on the years when running grew up—and a writing career took off. Part 1. BY JOE HENDERSON Joe Henderson was for more than… Joe Henderson · 22 min read Vol. 12, No. 3 · 2008 Early Miles My long and slow journey to the marathon began with a single mile. Everyone’s does, of course, but mine was a timed mile—which led to hundreds… Joe Henderson · 29 min read M&B Vol. 8, No. 6 · 2004 The Ancient Marathoner ON the ROAD WITH JOE HENDERSON We met in person only once, and then for less than an hour almost 30 years ago. Yet I count… Joe Henderson · 2 min read
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